Welcome to uyvc.co.uk, the website for the University of York Volleyball Club. Here you will find all the latest news in the club, including fixtures and results, and information relating to club activities.

A quick intro to the club... It is the aim of the club to promote and develop the game of volleyball within the university and to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS). The club has two teams competing in the BUCS Northern Leagues, a men's team and a women's team. There are also opportunities for these teams to take part in further cup competitions. As per most university sports teams in the UK our league games take place on a Wednesday afternoon or evening. This doesn't mean that the club is only about having teams. We also run a weekly session for those who have never played volleyball before but wish to try it out in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Please have a look at the Training page for further details on all sessions the club runs.

 

Please have a look around the website to find out more about the club and when we train. Any events we are running can be seen on the Calendar page. To find out who is involved in running the club have a look at this page. If you have any further questions about the club, please feel free to send the club This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Looking forward to seeing you on the court.

 

Jon Stammers

UYVC President

 

The Men's team have had a mixed start to the season. Their first game against Sheffield saw a comfortable 3-0 win after only having trained together for an hour. However, the lack of training time made itself known in the next 2 games against Manchester and Sheffield Hallam with the team losing in straight sets. This week sees the men travelling to Liverpool to face their first team. Confidence is high after seeing Liverpool lose to Sheffield.

 

It has been a tough start for the women this year with 2 away games and 2 losses. The first, versus Bradford, was not helped by the lack of clear court markings. Against Sheffield the women had to cope with sun in the eyes and a tough opposition. The season is set to get better as the team develops and moulds together. Next week's game against Bradford at home should show the improvements seen in training.

 

Both teams will be travelling to Leeds next Sunday (23rd November) to compete in the Student Cup qualifiers. More news on that after the day.

 

 

 

Elections took place earlier this term to complete the committee. The positions elected were:

There were also elections held amongst the beginners to elect a representative to sit on the club committee. This is a new position for this year to allow the thoughts and needs of the beginners to be voiced by one of their own. Nicola Pinnell stood forward to take the position and was elected. 

 

Many congratulations to all of the new committee members!

 

 

 

Monday of week 5 saw the first "official" social of the term. It took the form of a wine "tasting" but there was no spitting the wine out at this very sophisticated event. I'm sure that everyone who attended will agree it was a great night and thanks should definitely go to Soph for arranging such a brilliant event! No doubt a similar evening will take place in the near future, let's just hope that "The Rep" can remember the next one...